KVH Industries TracNet H60 Bedienungsanleitung

Installation Guide

TracNet™

H60

TracNet™H60

Installation Guide

This guide explains how to install the TracNet H60 hybrid VSAT, cellular, and Wi-Fi communications system. Operation

instructions are provided in the Quick Start Guide.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information............................................. 2

Inspect Parts and Get Tools.............................................. 3

Plan the Antenna Installation............................................. 4

Plan the BDU Installation................................................... 7

Prepare the Antenna Site .................................................. 8

Remove Shipping Restraints ............................................. 9

Prepare the Antenna Cable ............................................. 10

Wire the Antenna ............................................................. 11

Mount the Antenna .......................................................... 12

Mount the BDU................................................................ 13

Wire the BDU................................................................... 14

Connect an NMEA Talker ................................................ 15

Connect Power................................................................ 16

Turn On the System......................................................... 18

Configure the System ......................................................19

No-Transmit Zones (Optional)..........................................25

Test the System ...............................................................26

Connect Vessel Network Devices....................................27

Connect the Vessel Phones .............................................28

Educate the Customer .....................................................29

Appendices

Terminating LMR-240 Cable............................................30

Connecting Pigtail Cables to the Antenna Cable.............34

Approved Cable Types ....................................................35

Verifying the NMEA 0183 Message .................................36

Wiring Diagram ................................................................37

CAUTION - RF Radiation Hazard

The antenna transmits radio frequency (RF) energy

that is potentially harmful. Whenever the system is

powered on, make sure everyone stays more than

47.3 feet (14.4 m) away from the antenna. As

shown in the illustration, no hazard exists directly

below the antenna.

Who Should Install the System?

To ensure a safe and effective installation, only a KVH-

certified marine technician should install the system. To

find a technician near you, visit www.kvh.com/

wheretogetservice.

Technical Support

Within Continental U.S.A.: 1 866 701-7103

Worldwide: +1 401 851-3806

Email: [email protected]

TracNet H60 Installation Guide

Important Safety Information

Trademark Information

KVH, TracNet, KVH ONE, and the unique light-colored

dome with dark contrasting baseplate (Reg. No.

2,864,752) are trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective

companies.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the correctness and

completeness of the material in this document. No

company shall be liable for errors contained herein. The

information in this document is subject to change without

notice. No warranty of any kind is made with regard to this

material, including, but not limited to, the implied

warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular

purpose.

Feedback

If you have any comments regarding this manual, please

email them to [email protected]. Your input is greatly

appreciated!

Important Safety Information

This icon indicates a danger, warning, or caution

notice. Be sure to read these carefully to avoid

injury.

WARNING Risk of Electric Shock

If any component of the TracNet H60 system

becomes damaged and/or no longer functions

normally, disconnect it from vessel power,

secure it from unintended operation, and

contact KVH Technical Support (see

“Technical Support” on page 1). All repairs or

modifications must be performed by a trained,

KVH-certified technician. If you are a KVH-

certified technician, you still must contact KVH

Technical Support prior to conducting any

repairs or modifications to the equipment.

WARNING Risk of Explosion

Do not operate the TracNet Hub+ (or any other

electrical device) in an environment where

flammable gases, vapors, or dusts are present.

In addition, do not operate the unit in an

environment with a temperature outside its 

5º F to 131º F (-15º C to 55º C) temperature

range.

CAUTION Risk of Electric Shock

Failure to ground the H60 system properly to

ship’s ground will cause an unsafe floating

ground condition, risking potentially lethal

electric shock. See “Connect Power” on

page 16 for details on the proper grounding of

the equipment.

CAUTION RF Radiation Hazard

The antenna transmits up to 6 watts of radio

frequency (RF) energy that is potentially

harmful. Whenever the system is powered on,

make sure everyone stays more than 47.3 feet

(14.4 m) away from the antenna. No hazard

exists directly below the antenna.

TracNet H60 Installation Guide Inspect Parts and Get Tools

Inspect Parts and Get Tools

Before you begin, follow these steps to ensure you have

everything needed to complete the installation.

1. Unpack the box and ensure it contains everything

shown in Figure 1 and on the Kitpack Contents List.

Save the packaging for future use.

Figure 1: TracNet H60 System Components

Note: This manual refers to the TracNet Hub+ as the BDU

(Below Deck Unit).

2. Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to ensure

nothing was damaged in shipment.

3. Gather the following tools and materials:

• Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers

• Electric drill and 5/8" (16 mm) bit

• Saw to cut cable access hole: either 5.5" (140 mm)

or 3.75" (95 mm) + 1.5" (38 mm)

• 5/16" hex driver (for mounting bolts) and 7/8" socket

or wrench (for mounting nuts); recommended

torque: 25-30 ft-lbs (34-41 N-m)

• Light hammer and center punch

• Adhesive tape

• Self-vulcanizing tape or equivalent

• Heat gun (for heat shrink)

• Eye protection

•Shoptowels

• Voltmeter

• Utility knife

• Flush cutters

• File

• Wire stripper/terminal crimper

• Isolation transformer, if required (see “Connect

Power” on page 16)

• Cable termination tools, if necessary (see “Prepare

the Antenna Cable” on page 10)

• NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 talker and interface

cable (see “Connect an NMEA Talker” on page 15)

• Laptop PC or Apple®or Android™smartphone/

tablet with the latest H-series antenna software

downloaded from the KVH Partner Portal

(www.kvh.com/partners), or a smartphone/tablet

with the KVH Connect app installed and loaded with

the latest antenna software

IMPORTANT!

Always lift the antenna by the baseplate or hoisting

eyelets on the frame and never by the radome or any

other portion of the internal antenna assembly.

IMPORTANT!

Be sure to download the AC-BDU version of software,

filename: Hxx_AC-BDU-<version no.>.bin.

TracNet H60 Installation Guide

Plan the Antenna Installation

Before you begin, be sure the designated install location

meets the following guidelines.

Choose a Suitable Location

• Select a location that is as close as possible to the

intersection of the vessel’s centerline and midships.

• Temperature must be within the operating range (-30ºC

to 55ºC (-22ºF to 131ºF)).

• Be sure to mount the antenna near enough to the BDU

(TracNet Hub+) to allow you to connect the 100 ft

(30 m) antenna cable (supplied in kit) between them,

while still maintaining sufficient slack in the cable to

account for appropriate bend radius and service loops.

Note: If you need to use a longer cable, refer to “Prepare

the Antenna Cable” on page 10.

Mounting Structure Requirements

Make sure the mounting surface is flat, level (within ±2º),

and wide enough to accommodate the antenna’s base.

Also make sure that the structure is strong enough to

withstand the weight of the antenna (54 lbs, 25 kg), as well

as other cumulative forces related to expected operating

conditions, such as ice, snow, wash down, and maximum

expected values of pitch, roll, and wind pressure (including

gusts).

Recommendation: Vibration of the mounting surface

should measure less than 0.51 gRMS total, and also less

than 0.11 gRMS at the following resonant frequencies:

• Vertical: 35-38 Hz, 46-59 Hz, 60-63 Hz

• Horizontal: 14-20 Hz, 53-60 Hz

Note: Ship’s crew should consult with the shipyard to

ensure that the antenna mounting surface vibration never

exceeds the above stated conditions at any time during its

life.

Figure 2: Antenna Dimensions

IMPORTANT!

Damage caused by an improper installation is not

covered under KVH warranty.

TracNet H60 Installation Guide Plan the Antenna Installation

Pedestal Structure Requirements

If a pedestal is going to be used, it must meet the following

minimum requirements.

Note: If the pedestal exceeds 3.28 ft (1 m), braces must be

placed at 120° intervals. Sizing is based on Structural Steel

Tubing 60,000 psi (415 MPa) minimum yield. For more

details, refer to the Pedestal Specs Wizard (www.kvh.com/

pedestalspecs).

Note: The ship’s crew is responsible for fabricating and

installing the pedestal.

Figure 3: Pedestal and Brace Dimensions

Pedestal

Height (A)

3.28 ft 

(1 m)

6.56 ft 

(2 m)

9.84 ft 

(3 m)

Tube OD

(B)

6.0" 

(153 mm)

6.0" 

(153 mm)

8.0" 

(203 mm)

Tube Wall

Thickness

(C)

0.38" 

(9.5 mm)

0.38" 

(9.5 mm)

0.5" 

(12.7 mm)

Brace

Height (D)

N/A 5.56 ft 

(1.7 m)

7.38 ft

(2.25 m)

Brace OD

(E)

N/A 2.0" 

(50.8 mm)

4.0" 

(101.6 mm)

Brace

Thickness

(F)

N/A 0.25" 

(6.35 mm)

Brace

Angle (G)

N/A 25º

TracNet H60 Installation Guide

Plan the Antenna Installation

Prevent RF Radiation Exposure

Select a location that is well above any areas accessible to

passengers and crew to reduce the risk of RF radiation

exposure. (See page 1 for an illustration of the hazard

area.)

If mounting the antenna near an accessible area is

unavoidable, you may configure one or two no-transmit

zones to prevent transmissions in hazardous directions.

(See “No-Transmit Zones (Optional)” on page 25 for

details.)

Minimize Satellite Blockage

The antenna requires a clear view of the sky to transmit

and receive satellite signals. The fewer obstructions, the

better the system will perform.

Figure 4: Blockage from Obstruction

Prevent Electromagnetic Interference

Maintain a minimum distance of at least 5 ft (1.5 m)

between the KVH antenna and any GPS/GNSS, cellular, or

VHF antennas or other electromagnetic-sensitive

equipment to avoid interference. Also maintain a minimum

distance of at least 1 ft (30 cm) between the KVH antenna

and any compasses.

Avoid RF Interference

Although many variables determine the exact distance

required between the antenna and radar/high-power radio

transmitters, including transmit frequency/power,

transmitter beam properties, and the reflective properties

of nearby surfaces, consider the following general

guidelines:

• Mount the KVH antenna as far away as possible from

the radar and high-power radio transmitters.

• Do not mount the antenna at the same level as the

radar. Most radar transmitters emit RF energy within an

elevation range of -15° to +15°. Therefore, mount the

antenna outside this elevation range and at least 5 ft

(1.5 m) away from the transmitter. If mounting the

antenna directly above or below the radar, minimum

distance is 3 ft (0.9 m).

Figure 5: Avoiding RF Interference

IMPORTANT!

The interference guidelines provided in this manual

cannot possibly account for all equipment variables

and vessel conditions. Therefore, KVH recommends

testing the KVH antenna at the chosen mounting

location with the other vessel equipment in operation, if

possible, prior to finalizing the installation. If

interference occurs, relocate the antenna.

IMPORTANT!

RF emissions from radars and high-power radio

transmitters may damage the antenna or impair its

performance if it’s improperly positioned within the

beam path.

IMPORTANT!

Never place the antenna in the beam path of the radar

regardless of distance. Radar energy may damage the

antenna or impair its performance.

TracNet H60 Installation Guide Plan the BDU Installation

Plan the BDU Installation

Before you install the BDU, be sure the designated install

location meets the following guidelines:

• Select a mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated

area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt

spray.

• Be sure the location provides adequate Wi-Fi

reception. Do not install it in an area surrounded by

metal or near any electrical devices that emit RF

noise.

• The Hub+ is designed for mounting in a standard

equipment rack. It requires 1U of available space.

• Be sure the front panel will be easily accessible to

the user.

• Leave enough room behind the rear panel to

accommodate the connecting cables with service

loops, 14" (36 cm) in diameter.

• If you plan to connect the BDU to the vessel’s

onboard local area network (LAN), choose a location

near an available Ethernet port.

• To use the supplied antenna cable, the BDU must

be located within 100 ft (30 m) of the antenna.

However, you can order a longer cable if necessary.

Note: Installation details are provided in “Mount the BDU”

on page 13.

Figure 6: Hub+ BDU Dimensions

TracNet H60 Installation Guide

Prepare the Antenna Site

Once you have identified a suitable antenna mounting site,

according to the guidelines provided in “Plan the Antenna

Installation” on page 4, follow these steps to prepare the

site for installation.

1. Unfold the antenna mounting template (supplied in the

Welcome Kit) and place it onto the mounting surface.

Make sure the “FWD” (forward) arrow points toward

the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline.

Note: You don’t need to mount the antenna exactly on the

vessel’s centerline, but the antenna’s forward arrow must

be parallel to it.

Figure 7: Mounting Bolt Hole Pattern Examples

2. Using a light hammer and center punch, mark the

locations for the four mounting holes and cable access

hole on the mounting surface in the locations indicated

on the template (see Figure 8).

3. Drill a 5/8" (16 mm) hole at the four mounting hole

locations you marked in Step 2. Later, you will insert

four 1/2"-13 bolts through these holes to secure the

antenna to the mounting surface.

4. Cut out the cable access hole in the location you

marked in Step 2. Smooth the edges to protect the

cable. Later, you will route the antenna cable through

this hole and into the vessel. (You may also apply anti-

chafe material around the cable to protect it from

abrasion.)

5. Clean and dry the antenna mounting surface.

6. Peel off the paper backing from the supplied foam seal

to expose the adhesive. Then press the foam seal

down firmly onto the mounting surface, ensuring it is

centered within the mounting bolt pattern (see

Figure 8).

Note: Apply the foam seal to the vessel mounting surface,

not to the antenna’s baseplate. You will have difficulty

connecting the cable to the antenna if the foam seal is

attached to the baseplate.

Figure 8: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout

IMPORTANT!

You have two options for the cable access hole:

•Option 1: 5.5" (140 mm) hole in center of bolt

pattern

•Option 2: 3.75" (95 mm) hole in center of bolt

pattern + 1.5" (38 mm) hole offset at edge of first

hole in location shown on template

Ensure adequate clearance around the antenna’s cable

connector, which extends past the mounting feet. The

metal of the connector must not come into contact with

the mounting platform or pedestal to avoid potential

grounding issues.

IMPORTANT!

Use only the KVH-supplied foam seal. Do not use any

seals that may come with a third-party antenna mount,

as they may block the drain holes in the baseplate.

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